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candelabra aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe arborescens
Family: Aloaceae
Category: Monocot
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Aloe arborescens: The Candelabra Aloe
Aloe arborescens, commonly known as krantz aloe or candelabra aloe, is a flowering succulent perennial prized for its ornamental value and potential medicinal uses.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has toothed, sword-shaped leaves.
- It is a succulent.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has toothed, sword-shaped leaves.
- It is a succulent.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Aloe arborescens Mill.
- Common Names: Krantz Aloe, Candelabra Aloe, Mountain Bush Aloe, Tree Aloe, Torch Aloe, Octopus Aloe, Candelabra Plant, Torch Plant.
- Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae, Asphodelaceae (specifically Asphodeloideae). It is sometimes listed under Liliaceae (Lily Family).
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Aloe perfoliata var. eta, Aloe perfoliata var. arborescens, Aloe perfoliata var. This plant also has synonyms of: A arborea, A frutescens, A fruticosa, A mutabilis and A natalensis.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Africa.
- Commonly found in mountainous areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen succulent perennial.
- Reaches 2-3m in height and width at maturity.
- Has an upright growth habit resembling a candelabra.
- Leaves are succulent, green with a slight blue tint, and toothed.
- Sprawling growth habit when ornamental.
- Can grow up to 10m in height with a growth pattern similar to that of a columnar cactus.
Traditional Uses and Research
- Historically used in South American and European cultures.
- Used in traditional medicine for the treatment and prophylaxis of upper respiratory tract infections in Central and Eastern European countries.